Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Málaga are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié kick off!
2.52
Jimmy Ottofaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.10
Jacob Campbell barges into Tonci Vukoja. Jacob Campbell is shown the yellow card! Tonci Vukoja runs off the knock.
12.14
Oscar Saez hits a low pass to Jacob Campbell. Jacob Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Saez. Oscar Saez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Samuel Ramos.
13.50
It's a corner kick. Jacob Campbell loops the ball in to towards the near post. Jimmy Ottofaro jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
14.22
Jo Lanckohr clumsily knocks into Oliver Lindemann. The referee calls over Jo Lanckohr and shows him a yellow card! Oliver Lindemann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.29
Claudio Pena clumsily knocks into Jimmy Ottofaro. The referee brings Claudio Pena to one side and gives him a warning! Jimmy Ottofaro runs off the knock.
18.33
Hugo Vazquez kicks a strong pass forward to Richard James. Richard James sees space and advances. Richard James knocks in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari whips the ball goalwards with his head. Albert Merino gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
20.06
Frederico Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez advances inside the box! Roberto Gutierrez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
24.45
Richard James flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Gutierrez collects the pass. Roberto Gutierrez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Enzinger.
32.27
Frederico Guardiola sees space and advances. Frederico Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.21
Manuel Rossi flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Diez who brings the ball under control. Pablo Diez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.39
Richard James hacks Romero P. Campos from behind! The referee warns Richard James to calm down! Romero P. Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.35
Jimmy Ottofaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohammed Van Der Ree. Mohammed Van Der Ree makes a simple pass to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.44
Oscar Saez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.48
Manuel Rossi launches a long ball forward into the other half. Oscar Saez whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Málaga kicking off!
47.35
Roberto Gutierrez hacks Jo Lanckohr from behind! Roberto Gutierrez is shown the yellow card! Jo Lanckohr runs off the knock.
48.59
Oliver Lindemann makes a probing pass to Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.48
Richard James threads a neat ball through to Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.26
Frederico Guardiola clumsily knocks into Oscar Saez. Frederico Guardiola is shown the yellow card! Oscar Saez runs off the knock.
54.39
Roberto Gutierrez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
55.51
Jimmy Ottofaro hits a low pass to Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Dario Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Dario Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.48
Jimmy Ottofaro flicks a high pass forward. Victor José Mari collects the pass. Victor José Mari kicks a strong pass forward to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Rossi.
63.17
Daniel Enzinger barges into Victor José Mari. Daniel Enzinger is warned by the referee! Victor José Mari runs off the knock.
66.16
Richard James flicks a high pass forward. Tonci Vukoja collects the pass. Tonci Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
69.44
Manuel Rossi hacks Victor José Mari from behind! The referee calls over Manuel Rossi and shows him a yellow card! Victor José Mari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.25
Oscar Saez makes a simple pass to Jo Lanckohr. Jo Lanckohr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Samuel Ramos is on top of it.
72.27
Mohammed Van Der Ree receives the ball from a throw-in from Jimmy Ottofaro. Mohammed Van Der Ree flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Guardiola controls it well on his chest. Frederico Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
73.20
Oliver Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Victor José Mari controls it well on his chest. Victor José Mari picks a pass forward to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Manuel Rossi plays the ball forward to Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez whips in a cross ball towards Jo Lanckohr. Jo Lanckohr knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
81.05
Manuel Rossi sees space and advances. Without breaking stride, Manuel Rossi plays the ball forward to Oscar Saez. Oscar Saez makes a probing pass between the defence to Pablo Diez. Some silky footwork from Pablo Diez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
84.59
With some swift thinking, Takumi Tanaka plays the ball forward to Jo Lanckohr. Jo Lanckohr knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
85.52
Hugo Vazquez clumsily knocks into Jo Lanckohr. Hugo Vazquez is shown the yellow card! Jo Lanckohr gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.36
Oscar Saez sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Saez plays a one-two with Pablo Diez and rushes in on goal... Oscar Saez rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Samuel Ramos!
89.08
Manuel Rossi darts forward. Manuel Rossi darts forward. Manuel Rossi whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Campos. Romero P. Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
4
Yellow Cards
3
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
30%
43.3%
26.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Guardiola of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings
1.Albert Merino (GK)
7
2.Daniel Enzinger (DEF)
6
3.Takumi Tanaka (DEF)
6
4.Manuel Rossi (DEF)yellow card
8
5.Jacob Campbell (MID)yellow card
5
6.Oscar Saez (MID)
8
7.Romero P. Campos (MID)goal scored
7
8.Dominic Ritchie (MID)
6
9.Claudio Pena (ATT)
6
10.Jo Lanckohr (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Pablo Diez (ATT)
6
 
12.Antonio Aguilar (DEF)
0
13.Gregorio Caminero (ATT)
0
14.Rafael Ruiz (MID)
0